Treasonable Pamphlets Seized From San Francisco Mail
Washington May 2 The postmaster general ordered San Francisco to remove from the mail three pamphlets by Edward Atkinson of Taos ton accusing the Philippines policy and urging nonenlistment. He is charged with aiding insurrection against the United States and faces possible imprisonment or fines. Cabinet discussed the case and potential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philippines
Atkinson
Washington
Manila
Edward Atkinson
Musten
Hague
Gage
Lope
Alger
Wilson
Voluntenes
Taoston
United States
Ashletania
Army Heeft Commission
Confidence in the President meeting in Chicago
Chicago crowds organize at Union League club for a prominent citizens gathering next Sunday to show confidence in the administration and its Philippine policy. Prominent speakers may include General Joseph Wheeler Senator Frye Senator Davie and Rev Lyman Abbott. The Methodist Ministers Association endorsed McKinley’s acts and praised the war effort while opposing anti expansion efforts.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Union League Club
Joseph Wheeler
Frye and
Davie
Lyman Abbott
Maritime Arrivals and Movements Shown Across Atlantic Routes
A patchwork of vessel names and ports outlines recent Atlantic shipping activity. Entries mention ships such as Majestic, Nomadic, and Kaiser Friedrich arriving or departing via Southampton Cherbourg and Bremen routes. The brief notes reflect departures to New York and Bremen with various connections and trade movements.
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New York
Nooriljaiml
Antwerp
Majestic
Liverpool
Loum
Bouthampton
Bilin
Nomadic
Liverspont
Trave
Bremen
Southampton
Ocherboure
Kaiser Friederiot
Bouwtiemnten
Wnd Bre
Listant
Mans Fam
Bowliene
Kot Tito
Kiteer Wilthelm der
Kiteer Wilthelm der Gieien Bremen
Ates Mgate Hution
Lomlon
Impheny
Kualwr Friedeniel
Cherbourg
Raleigh Leaves the Quakers for Wilmington
Raleigh departs the Quaker roster as Captain Coghlan and officers express gratitude for the reception received in Philadelphia before heading to Wilmington South Carolina.
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Raleigh
The
Quakers
Mikiadelpia
Wilmington
S.C
Coghlan
Offleyre
Reward for Funston Promoted to Brigadier General
Washington May 2 The president named Colonel Frederick Funston of the Twentieth Kansas a brigadier general of volunteers. The move followed a cable report from General Otis noting Funston’s gallantry in the Rio Grande crossing and his leadership in command, with General MacArthur urging the promotion.
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Washington
Frederick Funston
Kansas
MacArthur
Funston
Rio Grande
Otis
McArthur
Fineten
Rho Grande River
Missing Dewey telegrams reveal Yorktown prisoners
Cable from Manila dated May 2 reports Admiral Dewey unable to provide more information on Gillmore and party. Major Arguelles relays Gillmore list of fourteen missing men from the Yorktown captured by Filipinos. Otis notes two sailors and three army men unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
J.C. Gillmore
United States
Hunho
Yorktown
Filipingo
Argueiles
Antonio Lana
Gillmore
Rater
MacArthur
Lana
Shiels
Hayne
Lama
Luna
Maine
St. Tomas
Washington
War Department
Adjutant General
Cllimere
Navy
Army
Hetides
Bibcove
South
Rockefeller
Otis
Distinguished Dinner in Detroit Honors Visiting Delegates
The Michigan...
Paddlers Strike Over Wages Amid Ongoing Dispute
Pottstown on May 2 reports paddlers Eilis and Lessig began a strike this morning due to wage disagreements with the furnacers. Efforts will be made to compromise the trouble and resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
Helprsut Eilis & Lessig
Governor appoints new mine bureau chief and officials
May day reforms shuffle as Governor Stone names James H B Klousrick of Hameton as chief of the Lurong of mines and moves Robert Brownlee of Kulston to a new post.
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Bureau of Mines
Tlardsvung
Stone
James HB. Klousrick
Hameton
Lurong
Robert Brownlee
Kulston
Notable Deaths Across Nations Mark End Of Era
Obituaries report Henry B Hyde of New York Equitable Life Insurance, J B Gato Milford portmaster, Dr Martin Bernard Von Simon Berlin noted as veteran jurist, Ontonel Alexander Hiddle Philadelphia longtime Pennsylvania Railroad director, Colonel Biddle longtime Quartermaster General under Washington, all passing in their eighties and nineties.
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Henry B. Hyde
Equitable Lite Inevrande Company
New York
Gato
Milford
Alexander Hiddle
Thuluded- Phila
Biddle
Pennsylvania Haliroad Company
Chestnut Bih
Biddig
Washington
Election Day of School Officials in Wyoming County
Wyoming county school directors convened at the Tunkhannock courthouse to elect a county superintendent and officers. Frank Jarvis won the superintendency ballot over George Gay and others, with salary set at 2500, while Joseph Wood Platt was named chairman and Frank Weinshimer teaching clerk among other appointive outcomes.
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Platt
Smith
Shalment
Frank Welnshimer
An. A. Doty
Fred Pr. Pussett
I HH. Clark
Mores Township
David Wiint
George A. Gay
Factoryville
McMillat
Charlee FF. Osborne
Nicholson
Tunkhonmock Borowrh
York
York County
TD. J. Gardner
Harrisburg
Vprofessor
H. RB
D. Garver
Novalton
Daniphin County
West Chester
Frank P. Bye
George W. Moore
Srelidom
ISS
Bye
Hast Ins
Lancaster
M. J. Brecht
Potteville
G. W. Wells
Hollidaysburg
Henry
Werts
Mair County
Allentown
F. D. Raub
Alvin Rupp
Fefl
Lancaster City
R. K. Buerkle
Daniel Fleisher
Columbia
Lock Haven
Clinton County
W. A. Snyder
Cavernor Stone
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
F. YP
Hopper County
Stone
Carlisle
Ira L. Brynor
Cumberland County
Lewisburg
Union County
D. P. Stapleton
Schwoola
Lebanon
John W.W. Snake
Lebanon County
R. J. Adams
Waynesboro
Cyrus Hoger
Chambersburg
Franklin County
Willam F. Azumbro
ClWwarfield
Cleck & County Superioiende
George W. Weaver
Hettysburg
Adama County
H. M. Reth
Bedford
J. Ancon Wright
Sohelishire
Bedford County
Johnstown
J. M. Berkey
T. L. Gibson
K. H. Diter
Gallitzin
Stroudsburg
T. Waller
Monroe County
Bellefonte
C. L. Gramby
Robersburg
Centre County
Reading
F. Mackey
Publc
John K. Miller
Columbia County
Mauch Chunk
A. S Beisel
Lehighton
Carbon County
Sunbury
Benjamin Apple
Northumberland
Euston
HK. Bender
East Ranger
Aehooe
Northampton
William F. Hock
Palmer
Oo City
Northwest
Butler
Howe
J. Painter
Venango
J. F. Rigor
Crawford
Mf. Mixer
Forest
E. G. Spitzenger
A. Balbcock
Oil City
Warren Counts
O. J. Dunning
MacConnellshure
Clement Chestnut
Fulton County
Tiganliry
Milfora
Pike County
George 8
Wayer
MiMiniown
Juniata
Fortner
Danville
Steinbach
Montour Coundry
Norristown
Pay
WH. F
Montgomery County
Delaware County
A. G C. Smith
Accorwts
The Gamble Case Heard Over Writ of Quo Warranto
Deputy Attorney General Pleitz heard J. Frank Gray of Jersey Shore seek a writ of quo warranto to oust Jefferson A. Gamble as Lycoming county sheriff for alleged use of money in securing his nomination and election. The hearing at Pleitz's office was private with witnesses kept separate. decision reserved.
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Hartishire
Pleitz
J. Frank Gray
Jersey Shore
Jefferson A. Gamble
Lycoming County
Gamble
Williamsport
Pleltz
Hayes Wins Baltimore Mayoral by Four Thousand Forty-six
Partial returns from Baltimore indicate Democrat Hayes ahead of Republican Malsby by 4046 votes for mayor with large Democratic gains overall. Election officials concede a substantial statewide margin and anticipate Democratic control of both city branches. James H. Smith elected comptroller and Skipworth Wilmer chosen president of the second city council branch.
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Hayes
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Malsies
Republicin
James H. Smith
Skipworth Wilmer
Analyst reports cyanide found in body during inquest
New York expert Aloy Profe nor Witthaus concludes analysis of the body of HL C. Bartett shows a large quantity of cyanide of mercury present. The district attorney’s office is notified as the inquest into Barnett Malineux’s death continues. Holland Malineux is jailed at the Tombs for suspected murder of Mrs Adumes.
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New York
Aloy
Profenor Witthaus
HL. C. Bartett
Ciurdipor
Holand Malineux
Barnett Malineux
Mra
Adumes
Fourth district Democrats name Harfleury convention delegates
Democrats of the Fourth legislative district of Luzerne county met to select delegates for the state convention in Harriseburg next month. They endorsed Judge Lynch for the Supreme Court and endorsed Colonial Guffer's leadership.
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Hozietun
Lazerne
K E. P. Kiether
Hugh Fullegher
John Melley Delogates
Harflehube
Judge Lynch
Luzerne County
Supreme Court
Guffer
License Denied for Coney Island Sporting Club
New York May 2 The licensing board today denied a license to the Coney Bal and Boorting exhibit. The vote was close with several deliberations, and the event was scheduled to take place later in the month despite the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pullom Board
Ehib
Dover Republican Free of Bribery Charge in Addicks Case
In Dover Delaware on May 2 a jury found Representative Mark J Davis not guilty of offering a $5009 bribe to vote for J Edward Addicks for U S senator. Witness Francie Lattomus testified that Davis offered money to lift a farm mortgage and even payable to his wife. Davis denied the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Mark J. Davis
Union Hepublican
Francie Lattomus
J. Edward Addicks
United States
Lattomus
State Street
Davis
Mr. Addicks
Tattomus
Lattoms
Tilbert S. Jones
Lastomius
Justine Lore
Davie
Peculiar Tragedy in Stockton Leaves Bodies Found
In Stockton California on May 2 two deceased individuals were found in a lodging house room, a bullet killing both Mixe William Hickman and Mrs Hassall who had become entangled in a morbid affair. Mrs Hassall, suspected insane by doctors, had reportedly planned to travel to London and had invited Mrs Hickman to stay the night. The case mirrors a Memphis incident from years past with Mrs Hassall claiming foreign nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Mixe
William Hickman
Hassal
Order of Foresters
Hassall
Memphis
Murder at Dubois Station Sparks Manhunt
Officer Frank McClure of Lindsey Jefferson county was fatally shot by a colored man at Patton tunnel on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsboro railroad extension near Punxsutawney. The suspect, charged with store theft, fled after the shooting as Punxsutawney police and armed citizens pursued. Local belief runs strong that lynching may follow if captured.
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DuBois
Frank McClure
Lindsey
Jefferson County
Patton Tunnel
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsboro
Ralinas
Punxsutawney
McClure
Ater
Herrmanns Sentence in Murder Case Ends with Manslaughter
The Herrmann trial concluded with a manslaughter conviction for killing his three wives. he received fifteen years and ten years of civil rights. He was accused of poisoning his twelve children with potassium cyanide, allegedly waiting to conceal his crimes.
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Trest
Herrmann
Herrman
Von Der Abe Petition Not Sufficient in Conspiracy Case
In St Louis on May 2 Judge Withrow affirmed a ruling against Chris Von Der Abe in a conspiracy case tied to PF de laws Robithon Edward A. Hecker and others of the National tase Bull league. If he does not amend the petition within ten days he will be expelled from court.
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St. Louis
Spoecial Commiexion
Cunningham
Chris von der Abe
PF. de
Duncansville mill to resume operations under new owners
Altoona May 2 The Duncansville Tron Hoop and Cotton Tie mill, acquired by the American Steel Hoop company on April 15, will be operated as before. Orders reached Duncansville today directing restart with notices to be posted. The mill formerly employed three hundred men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Duncansville
Tie American Steel Hoop Company
Prairie auxiliary cruiser sails for extended rain inland service
Philadelphia on May 2 reports the auxiliary cruiser Prairie departed Langie Inland navy yard. She will spend two months or more in rain ine service with naval militia from states along the coast from Louisiana to Maine, under command of Captain M HK. B MacKenalw la.
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Philadelphia
Prairie
Langie
Rainine
Verione
Louisiaia
Maine
Cuntain M
MacKenalw
Election of F H Chambere as railroad treasurer announced
In New York today word arrived that F H Chambere is elected treasurer of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. He will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Director Gibbons this week. Chambere has served with the Lackawanna for years and is currently the secretary of the company.
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New York
F. H. Chambere
Dela Dare, Leckiwihnny and Werterh
Chimbere
Dir. Gibbons
Lackawanna Servis
Aimee PT
Court appoints Laveis neoniver for Altona Foundry
Hollidayshuro May 2 The Khair county court today appointed J Gemmill Lae vis neoniver for the Altona Foundry and Machine company of Altec this court. The recorded liabilities of the corporation aggregate 20.
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Hollidayshuro
Khair
J. Gemmill Laevis Neoniver
Altona Foundry and Machine Company
Altec
Balinag Captured as Insurgent Forces Crumble
Washington May 2 cablegram reports General Luanten’s column overran Balitang and nearby villages, scattering insurgents with two wounded, several killed, and prisoners captured. Filipino envoys request time for congress to decree peace while Otis and MacArthur discuss terms.
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MacArthur
Luna
Representa
Washington
Luanten
Nortaganiy
Balitaxs
Phive
Lawnon
Malolos
Hale
Manila
Manuel Arguellos
Jose Bernal
Antonio Luha
Lung
HS. Oth
Aguinaldo
Senor Mebinic
Acuinalda
Filipina
Arguellos
Otis
Calumpit
The Morning Battle in Manila In Early Morning Clash
Early reports describe General Lawton in hard engagement near Manila with telegraph links cut since 9 a.m. Refugees claim Filipino forces deserting Bon Fernando for San Tomas while trenches rise along rail and swamp fronts. US Signal Corps maintain contact as Lawton advances westward.
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Manila
Lawton
Cove
Bon Fernando
S T Tomas
Luna
United States Signal Corps
Sonn Trafael
Bullnag
Hale
Davbouk
South Dakota
Utah Bttery
Calumpit
Lawton Subdues Filipinos and State Education Edicts
General Lawton continues actions in the Philippines while state school superintendents receive edicts. Postal authorities crack down on anti pamphlets. The week’s notes report municipal repairs, a fire committee stance, and local court activities amid broader civic changes.
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Lawton
Bete
Man in Skirts Attacks Women Near Ridley Township
Two young women returning from a ball in Chester report a man in women's clothes leaped from a creek bridge and chased them. Watchman Pendleton heard screams and the assailant fled, disappeared into the night as residents hunted but found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Thin City
Ridley Township
Lesperville
Pendleton
Killed by Boar in Pennsylvania Farm Incident
Narvisburg May 2 George W Snoke a farm tenant living half a mile west of New Cumberland was attacked by a boar in the evening. The animal’s lunge severed a main artery and he died within minutes after being carried indoors and a physician arriving. The boar was driven away and Snoke succumbed to losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narvisburg
George W. Snoke
New Cumberland
Mr. Snoke
Snoke
Veto
Cape May License Vote Remains Unclear
Cape May officials report a tense council session on May 2 regarding liquor license applications. The vote tally remained undecided as discussions continued about granting licenses to several ben hoe hotels seeking permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
Imaine
Grinfine
Founess
Lecucer
Ben Hoetels
Sitad
Weather Outlook for Washington and Pennsylvania May 2
Forecast calls for a windy, cooler day with scattered showers moving from the west. Winds shift to the northwest later, bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of light rain across Washington and Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Northwest Elections
Fleitz
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Sporting Club
Delaware
Mark L. Davis
von der Ahe
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Gibbons
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Goldiner
Wc Kinley
oMwialecullers
Tonipriaonere
General MacArthur
Whitneys
Netra Hutlees
T Kadlerdal
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Lowwletttry
Cowscoal Borg School
Hanquet
Connolle
Loent-Weet
Beranton
Jon Bulga
Berantan
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